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Duration of feeding?

I have been letting LO come off his one and he always takes both breasts.

I'm just not sure if I'm leaving him on too long.

He usually says on the first for 20-30 minutes then about 15 on the second. If I notice he's fallen asleep or is not swallowing, afer using some wake him up tactics, I remove him since I don't want him to see my breasts as pacifiers.

Thoughts?

Side note....I'm having trouble uploading pics...must they be in bmp format? Thanks!

Re: Duration of feeding?

Hi NYWifey!

I have to go to bed now (hubby is waiting patiently!) but I quickly wanted to say that it sounds like the duration is typical. Also, here is an interesting article from Dr. Sears regarding a baby's need to suck.

Kristie L.
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(the poster formerly known as fezzik812)
Wife to Brett, Mommy to Seamus (5.1.05), and Emelie (1.18.08)

Re: Duration of feeding?

My 3 week old also nurses 30-45 minutes on both breasts combined. it's exhausting but i'm sure he's not using me as a binky. it just takes him a long time to get all the milk out. I've read they get more efficient when they're older, at least I hope so! my boobies need a break

Re: Duration of feeding?

Originally Posted by RedheadMama26

My 3 week old also nurses 30-45 minutes on both breasts combined. it's exhausting but i'm sure he's not using me as a binky. it just takes him a long time to get all the milk out. I've read they get more efficient when they're older, at least I hope so! my boobies need a break

It IS very tiring to have to sit upright when your are nursing when you are tired. Have you considered investing a little time figuring out how to side-lie while you nurse? I used recieving blankets roled up under the boob to get the nipple the correct hight for the babies mouth. Made a huge difference in how exhausted I felt. I waited until around 3- 4 weeks for that one though.

Re: Duration of feeding?

Thanks Ladies! I rather not look at my watch, but I started doing it the other day just to get a sense of how he is doing. It sometimes feel like the minute I finish one feed the next one is right around the corner.

I tried the side lying position but it feels awkard. I have to practice some more.